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Melissa Tardiff Dvorak, Harpist

Learn New Songs
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Reception Music
Francesca
Mirielsa
Tori
Rachel
Carl

Recommended by 100% of couples

What is the story behind Melissa Tardiff Dvorak, Harpist?

Melissa Tardiff Dvorak, Harpist is an outstanding active professional free lance harpist in Metro Washington DC. She enjoys playing a variety of musical genres, from Bach to the Beatles to Beyonce and everything in between. Melissa travels all over the Greater Washington, D.C. area providing sophisticated music for your big day. Melissa Tardiff Dvorak, Harpist can’t wait to provide an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

Experience
This experienced harpist performs frequently at the Kennedy Center, Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, The Ritz Carlton, Strathmore Music Center, The Mellon Auditorium and many more notable locations. Melissa was honored to be the featured harpist for the 55th Presidential Inauguration, and when Pope Francis visited the US in 2015. She has the distinct honor to have performed for every living President and has also performed for many visiting dignitaries and royalty. Melissa holds both a Bachelor and Master of Music degree in Harp Performance from the Peabody Conservatory of Music.

Services Offered
Melissa offers multiple wedding packages to choose between. Her most popular package includes ceremony music, cocktail hour music and willingness to learn new songs. While she is classically trained, she’s happy to perform jazz, pop and other contemporary music. She’s available as a soloist, or as a duo, trio or with other ensembles. Additional services include:

  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Micro Weddings
  • Elopement Ceremonies
  • Reception
  • Liability insurance

Features

Woman-owned

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What does a real wedding with Melissa Tardiff Dvorak, Harpist look like?

Brienna  & Lynn's wedding
Brienna & Lynn
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What is included in Melissa Tardiff Dvorak, Harpist's packages?

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Flute
Harp
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
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The harpist and her ensemble were consistently praised as professional, responsive, and easy to work with, accommodating last‑minute requests and learning new arrangements. Their harp/violin/cello performances created an elegant, emotional atmosphere with a wide repertoire from classical to contemporary. Guests raved about the music and highly recommend hiring them.

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The harpist and her ensemble were consistently praised as professional, responsive, and easy to work with, accommodating last‑minute requests and learning new arrangements. Their harp/violin/cello performances created an elegant, emotional atmosphere with a wide repertoire from classical to contemporary. Guests raved about the music and highly recommend hiring them.

Francesca
Francesca Sent on 10/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Harp & Violin for Wedding

Melissa was absolutely perfect for our formal church wedding and reception at the Willard. Multiple guests shared how lovely the music was and it added to their experience. Melissa was super easy to work with and responsive. I would highly recommend!
Mirielsa
Mirielsa Sent on 10/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Harpist Violin Duo

I hired Melissa for my wedding in September, I found her through wedding wire. She is very responsive and had pretty reasonable pricing considering the quality of her craft. I highly recommend her!
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Aiden Sent on 10/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Loved every second!

Melissa was extremely responsive throughout the planning process and on the day of the wedding the music turned out terrific and was everything me and my wife could’ve asked for!
J
Joelle Sent on 10/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and seamless

She played the harp at our wedding along with her violinist for our ceremony through our cocktail hour. She was very communicative, professional, and made the whole experience from the day we reached out until the big day, easy and stress free. We would definitely recommend her!
Tori
Tori Sent on 05/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Stunningly Perfect Music!

Melissa kindly stepped in when our original harpist was unable to play for the wedding, and she was so kind and helpful as we made the transition! She confirmed that all of our ceremony music was correct with us on a phonecall, had a phenomenal selection of music to choose from for the pre-ceremony music and during cocktail hour, and I can definitely say that walking down the aisle to Dearly Beloved from Kingdom Hearts played on a harp is the best experience of my life to date (other than marrying my husband of course). Melissa’s playing was absolutely stunning, we heard nothing but amazing things from other guests and loved what we heard during cocktail hour. Thank you Melissa for stepping in and making our day truly magical and perfect!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 04/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fall Wedding 2025

Melissa was instrumental in the success of my wedding day, I genuinely could not have asked for a better musician. Leading up to the big day, she was communicative and patient with all of my questions, which I so appreciated amongst the chaos of the planning process! She played a beautiful selection of songs ranging from beloved movie score pieces to classic compositions. The melodic tones of the harp were mesmerizing throughout the reception, making for a truly magical experience. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to have a delicate musical addition to their wedding or other event!
J
Jps Sent on 11/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 wedding instrumentals!

We booked Melissa for a harp + violin duo for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and her and Janet really blew us away with beautiful arrangements! One guest remarked they wished the music could have gone the whole night! We were so impressed by Melissa’s extensive repertoire. The selections of classical and contemporary music really made the ceremony feel magical.
Carl
Carl Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful! Beautiful music

Melissa was so easy to work with and communicate. Her harp music really elevated our ceremony and reception. Our photographer captured some lovely photos of us with the harp as well!
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Ricky Sent on 10/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Elegant and Classy

Melissa was amazing and easy to work with. The music sounded amazing and made our wedding ceremony so much more special. Highly recommend!!!
N
Natalie Sent on 10/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful ceremony music!

We are so happy that we hired Melissa (for harp and with a violinist) for our wedding ceremony. They sounded beautiful and added an elegant touch to the ceremony. Melissa has a long list of songs that we could choose from (many different genres to choose from), and she accommodated a new song request from us. We are really happy that we hired her for our wedding!
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What awards has Melissa Tardiff Dvorak, Harpist won?

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Who is the team behind Melissa Tardiff Dvorak, Harpist?

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Do wedding professionals recommend Melissa Tardiff Dvorak, Harpist? Which ones?

Bright Occasions Bright Occasions Wedding Planners

Melissa is a true talent! Her beautiful harp music will enhance your wedding or special event. If you are looking for someone experienced, talented and professional look no further!

Capital Ceremonies Capital Ceremonies Wedding Officiants

Melissa is a real pleasure to work with. She makes beautiful music. She arrives early and is always prepared to give each couple the program they planned with energy and joy. She always seems happy to be playing. I know everytime I see her that the wedding ceremony music will go smoothly and beautifully.

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